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Software Development Framework

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 08:40

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 08:04

TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2025 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Software Development Framework" was initiated by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, located in Glasgow, UK. This framework, classified under IT services and involving consulting, software development, and support, was procured via an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 March 2025 and the contract being signed on 7 October 2025. The final procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract award status reported as active. The procurement included a single lot which, although later cancelled, initially valued at £400,000, had 18 valid bids ranging from £0.01 to £400,000.

This opportunity presented significant potential for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and online support. While the lot was eventually cancelled, the award criteria primarily focused on technical quality (80%) and commercial cost (20%), suggesting a competitive edge for businesses offering high-quality technical solutions with cost efficiency. The procurement process was suited for SMEs like WARP Technologies Ltd, which was slated as a successful bidder. Companies looking to expand within the UK's renewable energy sector and IT consultancy fields could find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Software Development Framework

Notice Description

Award of Software Development Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067337-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Mr Craig Corbett
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041418

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARP TECHNOLOGIES

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